Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Joseph C. Arthur papers (1.5 cubic ft.; 1872-1968) document the life and career of botanist Joseph Arthur. Types of materials in the collection include writings by Arthur, biographical information, printed material, photographic material, and correspondence. Although the bulk of the collection comprises Arthur's published scientific articles (1872-1936), numerous reports and printed material from Purdue's Agricultural Experiment Station and some information on the Joseph C. Arthur...